Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Harun: meaning and origin
هارون- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Harun (Aaron), brother of Musa
- Arabic
- هارون
- Say it
- haa-ROON
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Haroon, Haroun, Aaron
- Source
- Quran 20:30
About the prophet
Musa asked Allah to make his brother Harun his helper because he spoke more clearly (Quran 20:29-36, 28:34).
هَٰرُونَ أَخِى
Surah Taa-Haa, 20:30 · Read it with translation and audio
Related names
Hud هودName of the Arab prophet Hud, sent to the people of 'AdDhul-Kifl ذو الكفلThe one with the share (or the pledge)Ibrahim إبراهيمName of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the Friend of Allah (Khalil Allah)Dawud داودName of the prophet Dawud (David)Idris إدريسName of the prophet IdrisAyyub أيوبName of the prophet Ayyub (Job), known for patience
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harun mean?
Name of the prophet Harun (Aaron), brother of Musa.
How do you pronounce Harun?
Say it as haa-ROON; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written هارون.
Is Harun in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Harun is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Taa-Haa (20:30).
Is Harun a boy's or girl's name?
Harun is a boy's name.
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